Looking for a fun way to spend a day? Take a ranger-guided tour at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Florissant. A variety of programs will be offered throughout the summer which includes ranger talks, guided walks, science demonstrations at an excavation site, a fossil discovery lab and much more. Call ahead for times and schedules. […]
Attractions
Explore Pioneers Museum with History Tours
It’s one thing to walk into a museum and wander around on your own; it’s an entirely different experience to have someone put into context what you are seeing with a little explanation. That’s the idea behind the new Windows on History Tours at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Join a tour guide every Saturday to learn more about […]
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Colorado Has Free Adventure and Fun for Everyone
Colorado is full of gorgeous scenery and trails to wonderful spots that are FREE and at your disposal 24/7. And it has more than its share of great (paid) attractions. But one web site will guide you to free activities, free festivals, free museums, free tours, free concerts, free demos, free samples, and free places of interest […]
Try These 12 Ways to Save at Amusement Parks
Whether your local amusement park is open year-round or just for the summer, it’s usually a grand place to escape with family and friends. Though these parks supply a full day of fun, it comes at a cost… sometimes substantial enough to leave you queasy before setting foot on that super-colossal roller coaster. We asked the […]
Tour FAC Galleries the Third Saturday of Each Month
Want to know more about art? Take a family-oriented tour of the galleries of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 20 W. Dale St. Integrating art and learning you will explore Native American, Hispanic, Latin American, and Modern American Art.Explore the Tactile Gallery for a hands-on art experience and see the newly installed John James […]
Save Money on Vacation by Booking Directly with Parks
Headed for a national park this summer? It’s not too early to book a room. Did you know that by booking online through a third party you often pay an additional reservation fee? Well, you won’t if you book through Xanterra Parks & Resorts, the official booking agent for many Western parks. Their service is FREE and […]
Meet Other Outdoorsy Adults at Bear Creek Nature Center’s Club
Are you the outdoorsy type, looking for other nature-lovers and wanting to make friends? Then check out the Active Adults Nature Club, hosted by Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. This club is for adults who enjoy being active, love nature, and like to try new things and meet new people. Activities are […]
Headed to Chicago? Check Out Free and Cheap Entertainment
Chicago’s miserable winters — and they can be miserable — tend to scare people away. That just leaves more fun for the locals. Chicago has a lot of great, FREE things to do, whether you live here or you visit. Among them? The Cultural Center. Millennium Park. The Oriental Institute. The Lincoln Park Zoo. Garfield Park Conservatory. These are just […]
Plan a Cheap Date Night that Also Brings You Closer
A date night is a way to reconnect as a couple. But you don’t have to have the typical dinner and drinks to make the experience romantic. With a little bit of planning and imagination, your date nights can be memorable and cheap. Cook dinner together as a couple, making your favorite restaurant dish. Plan […]